Furukawa Electric Co., Ltd. (Furukawa Electric) and Sharp are working to commercialize a local 5G solution for cable television (CATV) operators that can build a space-saving, high-speed, large-capacity wireless communication environment while reducing capital investment in housing complexes. started to consider.We aim to start providing solutions in 2023.With this solution, CATV operators will be able to use their existing networks to build high-speed, high-capacity wireless communication environments with reduced capital investment, even in apartment complexes where it is difficult to wire optical fiber to each dwelling unit. .The solution is a combination of Furukawa Electric's PON (Passive Optical Network) system and Sharp's local 5G system, which handles various 5G equipment.A PON system is a system that consists only of optical fibers and optical signal distributors between the operator's machine room and subscribers.In addition, the subscriber-side optical terminal unit (ONU) developed by Furukawa Electric and the local 5G base station developed by Sharp will be integrated to improve the ease of installation in apartment buildings where space is limited.If a dedicated terminal is installed in each dwelling unit, it will be possible to provide high-speed, large-capacity communication services.Copyright © 2022 ASAHI INTERACTIVE, Inc. All rights reserved.